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Job Title: Program Assistant Department: Emanu-El Downtown FLSA Status: Hourly Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday | 9 am – 1 pm Additional Friday evenings, weekends, and holiday work may Reports to: Director, Emanu-El Downtown Salary: $25.00/hour Congregation Emanu-El, the first Reform Jewish synagogue in New York City, is hiring a part-time Afterschool coordinator for Emanu-El Downtown. In Fall 2022, the Temple launched Emanu-El Downtown , a satellite location for Young Families in Chelsea. Emanu-El Downtown is a vibrant, welcoming community geared towards babies, kids, and their grown-ups. Exploration, playing, and learning are at the center of everything we do and are infused into all aspects of Emanu-El Downtown. The Program Assistant will work collaboratively to foster a welcoming environment for families who attend our programs, including our Religious School Lab. The ideal candidate is a process-oriented strategic thinker with a flexible attitude. This position incorporates administrative responsibilities in addition to providing a safe and welcoming space for our families. Programmatic Schedule | September 9, 2026, through May 31, 2027 What You’ll Do
• Support the logistics of all Emanu-El Downtown programs
• Assist with coordinating activities, including but not limited to Shabbat dinners, holiday and family events, and field trips
• Assist with event registration
• Collaborate with Emanu-El Downtown staff in ushering community members to program spaces
• Welcome new families into the community and be an advocate for upcoming programs and classes
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with families and respond to their concerns.
• Manage stroller valet
This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and other tasks may be assigned based on business needs. Ideal candidate
• 3+ years of experience in an administrative/ logistics role.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Effectively sets priorities and manages multiple tasks
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom, Outlook, and experience working with data management software, specifically Salesforce
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset, disciplined, responsible, and self-motivated
• Is a team player, working collaboratively with clergy, Emanu-El Downtown staff, school faculty, and parents
• Familiarity with or interest in learning about Jewish community and culture
To Apply: For more information about the position or to apply, please send a cover letter and resume by email, with the subject line “Part-Time Program Coordinator,” to downtown-jobs@emanuelnyc.org. To ensure proper handling, please do not reach out directly, as phone calls and direct emails will not be monitored or returned.